MEKNES was a fail | MOROCCO Motorhome Aventure

After a few days of rest just north of the city of Meknes, we finally left our relaxing campsite. The plan was to stock up on some basic groceries at the Marjane hypermarket and then spend a few hours exploring the medina of Meknes before making the drive to Fes..
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[@benrourouabdelkader6962]

Meknes is the largest archaeological city in the Kingdom of Morocco

[@august2108]

Hey Andre and Lisa, I dont think it was a fail, really, its good to have a comparison. if it was all joy and not real, people would get the wrong idear of how thing are, anyway thats my opinion, good journey, take care you two

[@WeWillNomad]

Thank you! ❤️ In the end it's also a video for ourselves and we don't want to pretend just for the sake of it. This is just life.

[@packingourtrunks]

Great film guys. We found simply driving through Meknes intense enough!! You always show the realities of this lifestyle so well - it doesn't always work out how you thought it might, like you say, pocket the experience and move on 👍 We're jealous of you finding a decent running spot! We're just watching you guys on the phone, sat in bed in a tiny Berber house high in the mountains.......

[@WeWillNomad]

Aw, thank you! Now we feel like we have been in the mountains with you! 😜

[@minrejse]

"I am very impressed by the high quality of the videos you make available to us. I must say, this last one surpasses everything. You fully manage to make the viewers feel the frustration and uncertainty that comes with taking the big leap into the unknown. I was on the edge of my seat the whole way through." Warm regards from Allan

[@WeWillNomad]

Thank you so much Allan, we really appreciate your kind words! I (Lisa) was also on the edge of my seat driving through some of Meknes! Safe travels 😊

[@guir1789]

Bonjour, Assez troublant de se voir soit même sur cette vidéo. Nos chemins se sont donc croisés. Bonnes vidéos . continuez.

[@WeWillNomad]

Thank you. If you prefer we can apply a blur. Just let me know time code.

[@helenvwalker7919]

Local guides are definitely worth the money in medinas in our experience, not least because they keep a lot of the sellers away from you.

[@willevallas]

Thanks for taking us with you we always get hungry 😅 good food ...

[@WeWillNomad]

Thank you for joining us! We're happy to keep sampling all types of food! 😜

[@Kermit-Si]

I thought you would never find your way back to your van 😩 Great watch again guys 👍🐸

[@WeWillNomad]

🤣 We got SO lost in Fes... It's actually quite scary..

[@nazlitechschool]

Meknes is a great town, I used to live there. I did not get the disaster part you mentioned in your video title?

[@WeWillNomad]

Never said the town is a disaster. It's a reference to how poorly we planned and executed our visit. We talk about it at the end of the video..

[@nazlitechschool]

Oh, because what comes to mind seeing that title first without watching the video is you are describing your experience in the town as a disaster@@WeWillNomad

[@marcdelpierre7462]

@@nazlitechschool totally agree

[@vandahopwood1305]

Thank you for being honest and explaining what could have made the visit better. Love LOVE watching your videos. Keep up the brilliant work guys xx

[@WeWillNomad]

Thank you Vanda! Appreciate your comment ❤️

[@jessicameyer8702]

It’s great you are experiencing a mix of small villages, larger cities and countryside park-ups. We look forward to each video!

[@WeWillNomad]

Thanks Jessica! ❤

[@J.G.V.610]

Greetings.. Very nice video. We usually visit because of our proximity (Spain), very often Morocco, a country that we love. We do it with a camper van.

[@WeWillNomad]

Thanks! Yes, it's a great destination with a camper from Spain! 😊

[@AL-wo5es]

Hello from cold Estonia!❄️ Thanks for the warm videos!🌴🌞 Good luck!

[@WeWillNomad]

Thank you! You too!

[@AndysmGray]

I totally admire your hunger for new adventures and cultures, but I don't think I would enjoy the likes of Meknes. I am admittedly too used to the more Western European way, so thank god we have adventurers like you both, who can show us what we are missing. Meknes wasn't a fail for us as viewers. These videos will be such an asset to people thinking of touring Morocco. Excellent content.

[@WeWillNomad]

Thanks Andy! Appreciate your comment. ❤ We wouldn't call ourselves 'adventurous' by any means and it can be extremely rewarding to visit places that are so different from what we're 'comfortable' with. Especially when you get a chance to meet people and hear their stories. To be honest the biggest challenge here is not to have a glass of wine with supper 😋😂

[@adams2430]

Rzizza with honey 🍯 and butter 🧈

[@jones-cy2bo]

Meknes is an imperial historical city. It is a large museum of historical monuments. Meknes is currently undergoing restoration

[@WeWillNomad]

It will be amazing once completed.

[@alanbenham4139]

A great insight as always. Thank you.

[@WeWillNomad]

Thanks Alan!

[@tanyabassett8287]

Loved this blog, anywhere off the beaten track is good by me, thanks 😊

[@WeWillNomad]

Awesome, thank you! ❤

[@mike.garnham]

You will enjoy Fez. Make sure you see the tannery. There is a 5* hotel on the hill above the town if you want a glass of wine with amazing views from the terrace. If somebody offers to 'show you around' go by gut feel. Don't be put off by their approaches. Be cautious and aware. Enjoy!

[@WeWillNomad]

If you watched right to the end you might see a bit of what we got up to in Fes.. 😁

[@user-hz5ss7fq5h]

The old city of Meknes is undergoing comprehensive restoration. Many markets have been closed, resulting in severe congestion within the city. The city will look more beautiful and organized after the completion of the works

[@WeWillNomad]

We'll definitely have to go back one day to see it at it's best. We've heard so many amazing things about Meknes.

[@willevallas]

Not boring 😊 thanks for sharing 👍

[@WeWillNomad]

🤣 Thanks

[@danielmoriarty5444]

Hi Andre & Lisa, brilliant vlog as always i really enjoyed it looking forward to your next one. Danny Ireland ☺☺

[@WeWillNomad]

Thanks Danny! Appreciate it.

[@jerryejohnson1]

I don't think you folks made a mistake at all. It seems like a great learning experience for Fes. Thanks for your videos they are great.

[@WeWillNomad]

Thanks for that Jerry! ❤

[@waiheketranscend]

I'm so enjoying your Morocco travel. I toured there in 1983 (maybe before you were even twinkles in your dads' eyes 😂) working as a tour guide in a double decker bus that was converted to a campervan. Aaaaah the memories.😁Really looking forward to seeing Fez. It was just aaaaaaamazing in 1983! Cheers

[@WeWillNomad]

Oh wow! Must indeed have been a very different place during those years. 😮 We spoke to a British traveler the other day who told us about his first time in Morocco - 52 years ago.. He had a small van and brought his family (he had a 4-year-old son at the time). He's still enjoying Morocco now even after all those years.

[@waiheketranscend]

@@WeWillNomad he must have been a seriously adventurous dad! 😂 Lucky kids!

[@creekyknee]

I was so worried that you were going to get lost in Meknes and run out of daylight. Phew.. glad you made it back to Millie. Safe travelling.

[@WeWillNomad]

😋 Ronan, Meknes was actually not that bad compared to Fes... We got SO lost there. When it starts to get dark it can really be a bit scary to find yourself in a complete maze of alleys.

[@qwertysds]

Thank you for information on local supermarket and last weeks mobile phone shop as they are different from brands at home.

[@WeWillNomad]

You're very welcome! Thank you for your comment!

[@mikebourke1185]

Not really a Mistake its just a learning curve. There's something in every Town.. City or Village of interest 🤔 Just go with the flow . Its the Journey not the Destination 😊🎉 Stay Free and Safe Travels 😀 🙏

[@WeWillNomad]

Thanks Mike. Some days we're just not hitting the groove. But it's all part of the experience.

[@INSIGHTSAU]

You may be tired of Moroccan cuisine but we got addicted to this when we were there. Harris spice is available everywhere in the markets. We buy a kilo every time we fly down. Harrisa Chicken Recipe Ingredients 1 large onion 4 clove garlic 1 cup rice 1.5 cup chicken stock 1 quarter Preserved lemon Pepper 1kg free range chicken thighs Olive oil 2 table spoon Harrisa powder Coriander Preparation Mix Harrisa powder with 2 tbl spoon of olive oil and marinate chicken for at least 2 hours or preferably overnight In an oven proof lidded pot Brown chicken in olive oil then remove Fry onion and garlic until browned Add rice and coat with oil for a few minutes Add chicken stock, preserved lemon and pepper then stir to combine Place chicken on top of rice Place covered pot in 200c oven for 35 minutes Serve with coriander leaves You can also add olives in the mix when adding preserved lemon Increase or decrease spices based on your preference Enjoy!

[@WeWillNomad]

Thanks David! That recipe sounds delicious... now all we need is an oven! 😂😜

[@INSIGHTSAU]

@@WeWillNomad opps. lol. Can also be done slowly on the cook top.

[@WeWillNomad]

Think we might have to give it a try that way 👍

[@johudson6765]

Aww guys… it really was a great vlog… irrespective of what you may think … for us anyway! It’s good to see a bit of everything and off the beaten track…. It also informs us for our visit hehe even boring shopping in supermarkets .. and the cost. The fresh produce in the markets looks great … flat breads hummus and salad sounds good to me 😘 Although I could see it was tiring … driving navigating and then walking around for a few hours! So thanks again for sharing … look forward to next week and seeing Fez Oh and the sky always look so blue 🌸🤩🥰

[@WeWillNomad]

Thanks Jo! Think we just took on a bit more than we should have for the day. The supermarket shopping in itself was overwhelming! Yes, the sunny blue sky days are just wonderful! 🌞

[@johudson6765]

@@WeWillNomad awww it happens … that’s life !…and don’t worry about us viewers… we are grateful for the share always 🤩 I don’t underestimate the time involved. 🙏🚌🌞🥐🍩🍮🍫

[@user-xp8hc5jb7r]

Hello, you showed what no one wants to see, the reality of most of Morocco's territory, unfortunately they are not just beautiful and clean places like we see in travel agencies 😕. But I loved that camping in Fes Thanks for sharing kisses

[@salahSalah-gv6xt]

Welcome to Morocco 🇲🇦

[@WeWillNomad]

Thank you!

[@carlbebbington730]

Another great video, we will definitely venture into Morocco and when we do I’ll use your videos as a guide. Can I ask you what type/make of cameras you use? The bodies are very nice quality. Thanks for taking us all with you on your adventures, I love it.

[@WeWillNomad]

The bodies? 😋 Guess that's an autocorrect. 😀 We primarily use action cameras as it's easier to carry and they can cope with some abuse. We use a combination of the DJI Action 1, Action 3, and DJI Pocket 2. Wherever possible we use wireless microphones. We also had the DJI Action 2 but lost it overboard on the ferry heading to Morocco 😬 We also sometimes use an Insta360 3 and for driving shots we pull footage from our Vantrue S1 Pro dashcam. Most of these products are linked in our Amazon Store below.

[@carlbebbington730]

Yes sorry auto correct it should have said Videos, why it decided to change it to bodies though! Thanks for the info.

[@Andyoke]

loving your trip! I see you are carrying bikes, do you ever use them?

[@WeWillNomad]

Thanks! We really thought we would use the bikes in Morocco but sadly never had a good opportunity. Whenever we're in France, Germany or Denmark we use the bikes quite a lot to explore. It's been a while though.

[@montasirmontasir4073]

👍❤️

[@katikruhn6616]

I am a new follower and love your videos! One question though: have you ever been or considered going to Finland or Sweden? Living in Switzerland but coming from Finland and spending our summers in Sweden, I miss your videos from (my) home!

[@WeWillNomad]

Welcome to our channel! ❤️ In 2022 we spend a couple of weeks in the south of Sweden (there's a play list of our videos) from where we went to Norway. The plan was to travel north and enter Finland but we ran into some mechanical problems in the south of Norway. We have returned to Denmark for 2 years during summer and will probably go back again this year.

[@katikruhn6616]

@@WeWillNomadlooking forward to your first trip to Finland, I promise you won’t regret it

[@jennycorrigan6130]

I know you are travelling in the opposite direction,ESSAOUIRA is fabulous,great music,food and Boho vibe,maybe turn around and wave Meknes goodbye in your rearview mirror,I really enjoy your vlogs,Thanks,Jenny

[@WeWillNomad]

Hi Jenny! Thanks for that! We're still heading south and we'll definitely go past Essaouira once we reach the coast!

[@christiantanghe9154]

Lovely vlog as always. We made a citytrip to marrakech in november. Marrkakesh is very busy, de medina is the biggest of morocco jemaa el fna is fantastic. Its a very beautiful city. Certainly visit also the ouzoud waterfalls. Fantastic !

[@WeWillNomad]

@@christiantanghe9154 Thank you! We should make it to Marrakesh eventually!

[@lorraineyoung5411]

Hi just found your blog we are planning to go to Morocco in our motor home later on in the year please can you tell me if the supermarkets take visa( credit card) thanks

[@WeWillNomad]

Large supermarkets like Carrefour and Marjane all accept card payments

[@CyrilKlopper]

Ek en Suzaan was nog net in Tangier gewees, met 'n gids, en dit was redelik oorweldigend. Ek kan my net indink hoe dit vir julle moes gevoel het in Meknes. Amazing nevertheless. Stupid vraag, maar gaan julle die Atlasberge besoek? Dis een van my 'bucket list'-bestemmings.

[@WeWillNomad]

Hi Cyril! Ons is tans in die mid Atlas en dis lekker koud. Waar ons nou is, is gewoonlik sneeu die tyd van die jaar maar hier was lanklaas reën en dit lyk beslis nie na sneeu nie 😂 Ons is nog oppad verder Suid Maar het planne om 'n draai of 2 te ry. Onseker hoeveel ons van high Atlas sal sien op hierdie stadium. Sal kyk hoe dit gaan. Ons was intussen in Fes en ja dit kan beslis intens wees 😁 Ons neem dit maar net super rustig tussenin en van hier af gaan dit 'n wyle wees voor ons weer 'n groot stad sien. Cheers!

[@hollyexley]

Do you reckon those semolina cakes are accidentally vegan? They look tasty, with the avocado! Yum!

[@WeWillNomad]

Rziza is made with only flour, water and salt but they are usually pan fried using clarified butter. Butter is a major component of almost all Moroccan flatbreads and pastries.

[@marcwalthere7042]

Hello. Et si vous aviez visité le musée de Meknès sans lire les commentaires plus ou moins inspirés sur Google mais en faisant votre propre expérience? Internet peut-être utile mais je crois que trop s'en remettre à lui gâche la découverte! J'ai beaucoup voyagé mais heureusement Google n'existait pas.

[@WeWillNomad]

Sometimes you have to make a choice. It's not always possible to see or experience everything.

[@Anouarraz]

Sorry guys, but you missed one of the jewels of Meknes, and which they finished refurbishing. Where ? Just where you parked your camper, you passed it unaware of what you are missing. In front there's a nice monumental gate, it's the imperial stuffs houses, or ' dar lakbira' one of the amazing architectural wonders that the city, and Morocco can offer. Down towards the square there's the Sultan's tomb, another enchanting place of the Moroccan heritage. Besides the architectural marvels, there are four clocks dedicated by The French king Louis XlV ROI soleil to the sultan, and so many other surprises to discover

[@WeWillNomad]

Thanks for the info. It might be worth noting that we don't film everything we do or see. Apart from that, we visit so many cities and towns that it's just not possible to see absolutely everything.

[@Yourworstdream..]

Better to visit Rabat - Agadir- Essaouira -Tafrouet - Sahara - Gorge todgha ....

[@WeWillNomad]

Thanks! All those places are still ahead of us. 😎